Wednesday, 22 August 2012

What I Wore Wednesday: Light the Night

This week's What I Wore Wednesday is a bit different because first of all I'm not the one writing it and it is asking you a bit more than just linking up and commenting. My step-sister Virginia has written a post for me this week about something that means a lot to both of us. Gin's wearing a shirt that says "survivor" but that's her story to tell, not mine, so I'll pass you over to her....

I am trying to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk 2012! It is a great event where
people come together for one night and walk in support of those who’ve been
affected by Leukemia and Lymphoma spectrum diseases. Walkers carry lighted balloons at night in
order to celebrate the survivors and to honor those who have lost their battle.
Blondie was nice enough to give me an opportunity to reach out to all of you, in
the hope that we can raise some money for an organization that is so important
to my family and me!

In March of 2011, 6 weeks before my 24th
birthday, I was diagnosed with stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Burkitt Lymphoma.Burkitt is a rare and aggressive form of
lymphoma that required me to be hospitalized all throughout my treatments.I would be in the hospital anywhere between
seven to ten days and then would spend a week or so at home recuperating before
going back in for another round of treatments.

All in all I spent 3 months in and out of
the hospital.I was blessed with amazing
doctors, as well as amazing friends and family, who helped me pull through.

Now I am happy to say that I’m healthy and
on June 1st, 2012 celebrated my 1st year of remission!

Last year, with a few close friends and
family members, I participated in the walk for the first time. This year, my boyfriend Andrew (who was and
still is the most amazing support to me) and I are looking to do more than just
participate and have hopes of raising $5,000.00—and we can use all the help we
can get!

If you would like to help us out and donate
go to visit our Team Page and click on “Donate to Team” (on the right)
and then put in the amount you wish to donate!

Drew, our wonderful dog Poncho (team mascot and therapy dog) and I thank you in advance for giving to our
team and for supporting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

P.S. If you are around Cincinnati, Ohio on
October 11 and want to walk, come on down to Sawyer Point!

What a powerful story. My family has unfortunately been affected by cancer more times than I'd like to count- including EXTREMELY recently to my 29 year old cousin. You never really think it can happen to your family. Wishing you all the best, and YAY on celebrating 1 year of remission! Wishing you all the best.

I am an active supporter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and have participated in Light the Night for the past 2 years. My Dad was diagnosed with Leukemia in October 2009, and underwent a stem cell transplant in 2010. He is also a survivor!!! congrats! I need to start fundraising too!